Hello, I am Ian Snapp, a high school junior in Ridgway, Colorado, who has a passion for all things STEAM. One such passion is neuroscience, the study of the nervous system, which I have been exploring in my free time over the last couple of years.
My strongest attribute is my curiosity, which has guided me through life, helping me develop throughout school via college/AP classes, my part-time job, and whatever side interests I have at the moment. Currently, I’m working on developing an automated mushroom-growing apparatus (meant to sound excessive) and implementing a vermiculture composter. Before I graduate from high school, I hope to finish building this system to help provide my family with a source of food while reducing their ecological footprint.
In regards to neuroscience, I have had the opportunity to take an AP psychology course through my high school, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The chance to delve further into the field of neuroscience is something that I am greatly looking forward to, which is thankfully made possible with the help of both Pinhead and the Scripps Institute. Scripps, will be helping mentor and teach me which I hope I can help pay in return with any new knowledge or skills I learn.
As for my other interests, I love spending time with my family and friends, whether that involves watching a movie, playing a game, or just hanging out. Along with that, I am usually pursuing some subject that has piqued my interest, whether it’s developing film or learning about making bread; all these experiences are valuable to me. Additionally, I enjoy anything that gets me outside of the norm, such as traveling somewhere new or going out camping. It is nice to get out of my comfort zone and “rough it” when I can.
The Scripps Research Institute (San Diego, California, USA)
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